Admission & test scores

Jackson State University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 820–1070 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 18. Jackson State University admits 93% of applicants — largely open. 62% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range820–1070middle half of admits
ACT midpoint18admitted students
Acceptance rate93%largely open
First-year retention62%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile
820
Average
965
75th percentile
1070

A quarter of admitted students scored below 820 and a quarter above 1070. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 4,600.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

UniversityAvg SATACTAcceptanceIn-state tuition
Eastern New Mexico University Portales, New Mexico 964 19 92% $7,194
University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, Texas 962 — 100% $9,744
Hampton University Hampton, Virginia 969 — 62% $30,592
Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky 971 — 94% $11,652
Morgan State University Baltimore, Maryland 971 18 82% $8,229
Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, North Carolina 959 17 82% $4,353

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Jackson State University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Jackson State University?
The middle half of admitted students scored between 820 and 1070 on the SAT, with an average of 965. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.
What ACT score does Jackson State University require?
The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 18.
How hard is it to get into Jackson State University?
Jackson State University admits 93% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 62% return for a second year.
Does Jackson State University require SAT or ACT scores?
This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.